Seven MIT educators honored for digital learning innovation
Educators recognized for improving classroom instruction and student engagement through innovative uses of digital technology.
Stackable online Master of Science in supply chain management announced
EdX, Arizona State University, and MIT collaboration creates world’s first stacked master’s degree on edX from two top-ranked universities in the field.
A road paved with open learning
Through open education courses and programs, graduate student Samip Jain began learning with MIT long before he arrived on campus.
Q&A: David Hardt on teaching the principles of manufacturing
From MEngM to MicroMasters, Professor David Hardt has devoted much of his career to reshaping how manufacturing is taught.
MIT Policy Lab launches MITx course on policy outreach
The new online course aims to help researchers engage with public policymakers.
Gil Strang is still going strong, online and in print
After nearly 60 years of teaching at MIT, this math professor surpasses 10 million views on OCW, earns top reviews for his teaching style, and publishes his 12th book.
Nine universities team up to create global infrastructure for digital academic credentials
Researchers set sights on a new standard for issuing, sharing, and verifying academic credentials.
3Q: Felice Frankel on improving the visual side of science
Photographer’s new book describes ways for researchers to make their images more informative and appealing.
MITx MicroMasters adds new pathways to master’s degrees
Learners from around the globe now have enhanced access to “blended” master’s programs at MIT and elsewhere.
Anant Agarwal, MIT professor and edX CEO, wins Yidan Prize
Agarwal is recognized for making education more accessible to people around the world, via edX open-source online platform.
Most popular MITx MOOC reaches 1.2 million enrollments
Since its first online offering in 2012, Introduction to Computer Science using Python from MITx has become the most popular MOOC in MIT history.
Chris Caplice and Justin Reich win 2018 MITx Prize for Teaching and Learning in MOOCs
Award for outstanding teaching and learning is meant to encourage development of new methods and technologies for massive open online courses.
Turning an economics education into solutions with impact
MITx MicroMasters learner Alan Al Yussef is working to improve lives in the Middle East through a career in development economics.
First class excels in “hybrid” master’s program
Experimental degree combining online MicroMasters and residential learning sees great success.
Chris Caplice honored for creating first MicroMasters recognized by MIT
Center for Transportation and Logistics executive director honored with three notable awards for creating the MITx MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain Management.